Dr. Marie Isom

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. The therapist follows the person’s lead, offers empathy, and helps clarify goals; this approach is useful for building trust and for concerns like self-esteem or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills such as changing unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and anger management.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can be paired with other techniques to help with stress, sleeping problems, and coping after trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore the client’s goals, preferences, and history and then recommend or combine approaches that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home or other locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to practice the same goal-oriented techniques they would use in person, while tailoring pace and tools to the online setting.